Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
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Chapter 8, Problem 5SL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Whether meetings are designed to allow people to freewheel, brainstorm and generate ideas.
Introduction:
Brainstorming is the process of creative idea generation to solve a particular problem or make a decision through freewheeling group discussions and sessions. Usually meetings are held to inform individuals a relevant issue or subject to obtain feedback and opinions.
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